In the CBA regular season on January 10th, Guangdong team won a close victory over Qingdao team at home with a score of 105-96, securing their fifth consecutive win. This game not only showcased Guangdong's overall strength but also revealed some ups and downs in the performance of individual players. With both teams having similar strengths, this positioning battle was particularly important. Ultimately, Guangdong managed to turn the tide and secure the victory thanks to Jilunwater's fiery performance and the team's collective efforts.
Game Review
Tight Start, Guangdong Temporarily Behind
The game started with Jilunwater, Guangdong's foreign aid, quickly getting into form and scoring two consecutive three-pointers to help the team take an early 3-0 lead. However, Qingdao responded swiftly, with Wang Ruijie's layup and Wespon's crucial points bringing the game into a tight state. At the end of the first quarter, Guangdong trailed Qingdao 24-28. Despite Jilunwater's eye-catching individual performance, Guangdong's overall offense lacked fluidity and support from more scoring points.
Qingdao Once Expanded the Lead, Guangdong Failed to Catch Up
Entering the second quarter, Qingdao relied on Wespon's outside three-pointers and Yang Hanshen's inside scoring to once expand the lead to double digits. After a timeout, Guangdong slightly reduced the gap through Jilunwater and Xu Jie's offense, but they were never able to overtake. At halftime, Guangdong trailed 47-56, with Jilunwater already scoring 24 points, demonstrating his strong scoring ability.
Second Half Reversal, Guangdong Riding the Wave
Entering the third quarter, Guangdong gradually found their rhythm. Especially Jilunwater maintained an efficient offensive output, and Morand's contributions in the paint began to show. Guangdong scored a 34-23 single-quarter high, ending the third quarter leading Qingdao by 2 points with a score of 81-79. In the final quarter, Guangdong extended the lead with an 8-0 run. Although Qingdao made a late push, Guangdong secured the victory with solid defense and free throws, ultimately defeating their opponents 105-96.
Guangdong Team Player Ratings
Main Players
Jilunwater (Perfect Score)
Jilunwater performed exceptionally well throughout the game, especially on the offensive end where he seemed unstoppable. He hit multiple three-pointers and frequently scored through drives and mid-range shots, almost single-handedly carrying Guangdong's offensive responsibilities. He had already scored 24 points by halftime and finished with 36 points, leading Guangdong to victory. His efficient scoring, especially in critical moments, undoubtedly earned him a perfect score.
Xu Jie (Perfect Score)
As Guangdong's point guard, Xu Jie made significant contributions on the offensive end, particularly with several key three-pointers, and also demonstrated a very high level in organizing the offense. Throughout the game, he scored 17 points and delivered several impressive assists. As the on-court commander, Xu Jie inspired his teammates and remained calm and precise throughout the game, showcasing his leadership qualities.
Morand (Perfect Score)
Morand made significant contributions on both ends of the court, especially with his stable rebounding and inside scoring. He had 8 points and 8 rebounds in the first half and finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, showing his all-around abilities. His presence on the defensive end provided significant security for Guangdong, playing a crucial role whether it was grabbing rebounds or blocking opponents' attacks.
Other Main Players
Du Runwang (Dull)
Du Runwang had a relatively dull performance in the game, scoring no points and committing 3 fouls. He didn't attempt many shots and had a negative overall offensive performance, contributing little defensively as well. As a starting player, his performance clearly fell short of expectations, failing to provide sufficient assistance to the team during the game.
Huang Rongqi (Dull)
Huang Rongqi's performance in the game was also unsatisfactory, scoring no points in the first half and making two turnovers. As a starting player, he failed to find his rhythm on the court, especially with almost no standout performance on the offensive end, finishing with just 2 points. Throughout the game, his state was relatively dull, failing to perform at the level expected of a starting player.
Substitute Players
Bezley (Passing)
As a substitute, Bezley performed steadily, although he didn't have any particularly outstanding moments, he maintained a certain contribution on both ends of the court. He scored 12 points in the game, and although his overall performance was average, he had some good scoring moments in critical situations. While not outstanding, he at least provided some firepower support from the bench, earning a passing grade.
Zhang Haojia (Passing)
Zhang Haojia's performance on the court can be described as mediocre. He scored 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in the first half, maintaining a stable overall performance but not bringing much change to the game. He finished with 7 points, which wasn't bad but also didn't exceed expectations. As a substitute, his performance can be considered passing, but if he could step up in critical moments, he might have a greater impact on the game.
Zhang Wenyi (Dull)
Zhang Wenyi failed to score in the entire game, performing relatively平淡 and not making any standout contributions during the match. Although he occasionally played, he didn't seize the opportunity to contribute to the team. Therefore, his rating for this game is low.
Ren Junfei (Passing)
Ren Junfei's performance in the game can be considered passing, although he didn't score in the first half, he found some form in the second half, eventually contributing 7 points. He made some contributions on the offensive end, although not outstanding, at least providing some assistance to the team. Overall, Ren Junfei's performance was not remarkable, but it was passing.
Xu Xin (Perfect Score)
Xu Xin's performance in the game was very impressive. Although he only played one minute in the first half, he quickly got into form in the second half and contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds on the offensive end for Guangdong. Especially in terms of scoring and rebounding in the paint, Xu Xin displayed extremely high efficiency, helping the team stabilize the situation. His outstanding performance made Guangdong's bench lineup more powerful and had a positive impact on the entire game, fully deserving of a perfect score.
Personal Opinion
Although Guangdong team ultimately won the game, the process was not easy. Facing Qingdao's strong counterattack, Guangdong still exposed some problems on the offensive end, especially with Du Runwang and Huang Rongqi's dull states, making the team seem somewhat unbalanced. Fortunately, Jilunwater and Xu Jie's performances were very stable, leading the team through the difficulties.
Overall, Guangdong's defensive system is still commendable, especially Morand's defensive role and Jilunwater's efficient offense, allowing the team to maintain an advantage in adverse situations. However, the team's depth is still a concern, and whether Guangdong can maintain this state when facing stronger opponents in the playoffs will be a big question.